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2,020 Albums You Must Hear Before the World Ends
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Music Diary 2020: When the Sun Goes Down
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At a time when the civil rights movement was starting to heat up, drummer Max Roach performed and recorded a 7-part suite dealing with black history (particularly slavery) and racism. Driva' Man has a powerful statement by veteran tenor Coleman Hawkins and there is valuable solo space elsewhere for trumpeter Booker Little and trombonist Julian Priester, but it is the overall performance of Abbey Lincoln that is most notable. Formerly a nightclub singer, Lincoln really came into her own under Roach's tutelage and she is a strong force throughout this intense set. On Triptych: Prayer / Protest / Peace, Lincoln is heard in duets wi
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Manufacturer: Candid Records
Release date: 1 January 1988
EAN: 0031397900222 UPC: 031397900222
Release date: 1 January 1988
EAN: 0031397900222 UPC: 031397900222
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2,020 Albums You Must Hear Before the World Ends (1713 music items)"WE INSIST! MAX ROACH'S FREEDOM NOW SUITE (1960) MAX ROACH Review coming soon... FAV TRACKS: "Freedom Day"; "Tears for Johannesburg"; "Triptych: Prayer/Protest/Peace"; "All Africa"; "Driva' Man" "
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Music Diary 2020: When the Sun Goes Down (29 music items)" Driva' man de kind of boss Ride a man and lead a horse When his cat 'o nine tail fly You'd be happy just to die Runaway and you'll be found By his big old red bone hound Pater oller bring ya back. Make ya sorry you is black. Driva' man he made a life. But the Mamie ain't his wife. Ain't but two things on my mind. Driva' man and quittin' time..."